“I highly recommend it, if you have the means.” -Ferris Beuller All skill levels are welcome on this trip, but you will get more out of it if you’ve been climbing at least once before (indoors counts). We won’t have a set curriculum, but rather Anna and I will tailor the workshop loosely to whatever you folks need to learn …
Not the dining hall, but the big land hump with a telescope, is the O-hill where we will be riding. This will be a good introduction to O-hill for those who want to know the local trails we have. We will just be riding straight from the Shred Shack to the trails. The ride will be about 8 miles and …
On some days, walking on the immaculate Lawn through throngs of Canada Goose jackets, amid whispers of KPMG investment banking internships, it may be hard to imagine that there exists a network of off-grid, self-sustaining, income-sharing communities a mere half-hour from UVa. Indeed, 37 miles due East of C’ville is Louisa County: home to several “hippie communes” out of a …
Don’t let February weather in the high sixties be cause for climate anxiety and cognitive dissonance — let it be an occasion to bask in the natural wonders of C’ville while your workload is still light. Wait a second, loopy old fourth year, what natural wonders does C’ville have, closer than Humpback and Shenandoah? Lean in close, young grasshopper, and …
No kids will be on the trip but I thought that picture communicated the chill nature of this trip. We will be going to Preddy Creek which has easy beginner trails and we will take our time going around the approximately 3.5 mile loop. The club can provide a bike and helmet if you make note of that on the …
Hola shedheads, Headed to the Blue Ridge school for a Sunday sesh — the trails there should be varied enough to keep it interesting, but are easily accessible for the intermediate rider. We’ll ride for a few hours at relaxed pace and be back in time to get homework done. Please bring: – a bottle or two of water – …
On the tenth day of shredmas Sophia Benmhend gave to me stargazing at the resevoir, nine cups of cocoa, eight hikers hiking, seven climbers climbing, six peeps belaying, fiiiiiive campfire siiiings! four alpine draws, three 23’s, two biking gloves, and a gnartridge in a pear tree. ~ The Plan ~ 10:10 PM Gather at the Shred Shack 10:15 head to …
On the ninth day of shredmas Bill Talley gave to me a climbing trip to peak, eight hikers hiking, seven climbers climbing, six peeps belaying, fiiiiiive campfire siiiings! four alpine draws, three 23’s, two biking gloves, and a gnartridge in a pear tree. ~ The Plan ~ 2:00PM gather at the shred shack 2:05PM drive 69 Miles to Peak 3:15ish …
The student returned wearily to school. For many, this was a new year, a new start, but despite societal premonitions of renewal, the student was more and more tired of his studies. Books were becoming boring; he felt his mind wandering — wandering, it seemed, to a snendy-er place. A place with trails. Yes, a place with old trees, gnarly …
“Psychic Corpus Dissonance” is the conflicted feelings of pleasure and worry one receives on an unusually warm winter day. For you non-Virginians, this balmy weather is not a normal winter for us. Regardless, we are going to cherish it by getting in a quick watery sunset at Ragged Mountain. Ima bring up some paddleboards and our trusty canoe to do …
MOAB, UTAH 2020 CHOO CHOO ALL ABOARD THE GNAR TRAIN There is but one ODC trip worthy of such a claim, and it is our annual pilgrimage the arid paradise of MOAB, UTAH. Approximately 40 of us will drive out to Moab for spring break to spend the week(ish) camping on the banks of the Colorado River and hiking, backpacking, …
Want a big, gnarly reading day adventure run? How about one that stops at Whole Foods for bananas halfway through? Sounds like a job for the RIVANNA TRAIL – a 23ish mile, relatively flat loop which circumnavigates Charlottesville on primarily dirt singletrack. It’s an amazing trail, but navigation can be a bit of a challenge, especially for your first time. …
Here’s a map for your reference: https://www.mtbproject.com/directory/8015690/blue-ridge-school This will be a fun ride. The plan is to go all the way up Moonshine trail to the top of the trail system and hit everything fun coming down. We will probably be riding around 10 miles. Nothing on these trails is too tough but it’s definitely not suitable for beginners. I …
On Thursday, December 12th I will submit my final (fingers crossed) assignment as an undergraduate, thus summiting the scholastic mountain which has so far consumed the majority of my life. Join me in celebrating at PEAK, YO! The Plan: Head out from Shred Shack, 116 Washington Ave, around 5:00PM (flexible departure time) Drive an hourish to PEAK, YO! Climb for …
Sadly, over the past few seasons the once-glorious OHill JUMP LINE has been worn away by the forces of nature. Towering, monolithic booters have dwindled to little nubs. The plan is simple: we shall rebuild, but bigggggger than ever before (slightly) We’ll meet up at the shred shack at 2:00PM, head up to OHill with our tools (provided), rake, dig …
Are you ready to get schooled? Or at the very least enjoy the outdoors? This time around we’re heading out to the trials and The Blue Ridge School for Boys, which are open to the public. These trails are not too difficult but you will want some comfort on a bike and some general fitness. I list the trip as …
Lets start off the wonderful weekend of NRGE-adventuring with an intense mountain bike ride on our way to the campsite! Douthat State Park has some of the finest single track in VA and is one of my favorite places to ride. There are plenty of tough, technical climbs up to fantastic views, followed by ridge-line roller coasters and endless down …
What do you get when you combine backpacking and biking? Naturally: BIKEPACKING! Don’t know what that looks like? Check out Bikepacking 101 at the end of the description. Over the course of two days, we’ll attempt to tackle the 52-mile Slate Springs Loop in George Washington National Forest. This route follows primarily dirt roads and relatively smooth doubletrack around and …
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Hey all, come get your toes wet and your eyes seared by a fiery sunset at Ragged Mountain Reservoir. A mere 10 minutes from Grounds, the Rez feels a world away. Ima bring some paddleboards and a canoe. The paddling is super easy, all skill levels welcome. Y’all bring water, layers (it’s gonna be crisp), and any hammocks, instruments, blankets …
Do you crave the pastel glow of a sunset reflected over water? Are you a water baby feeling lost in landlocked Charlottesville? Do you want to experience one of the best hidden nature gems this town has to offer? If you answered yes to any of these questions than this trip is right for you. Though Ragged Mountain Reservoir is …
Are you ready to get schooled? Or at the very least enjoy the outdoors? This time around we’re heading out to the trials and The Blue Ridge School for Boys, which are open to the public. These trails are not too difficult but you will want some comfort on a bike and some general fitness. (more info here https://www.mtbproject.com/directory/8015690/blue-ridge-school ) …
Organized by the Rivanna Conservation Alliance, the third annual “FLOW: The Rivanna River Arts Festival” utilizes the river as both a creative inspiration and canvas to engage the local community with not only the scientific conservation of the Rivanna River, but the soul of the river as well. The festival is a celebration of the Rivanna River at the nexus …
Hey there, dirtbags! There’s a Dragon in Catawba and it’s time for its bi-yearly dental cleaning. Join me and my fearless co-leader and professional backpacker Burke Haywood in checking out this Dragon’s Tooth for a short overnight backpacking trip. This short, exciting, somewhat rock scrambley ascent is great for all experience levels, so if you’ve never been outside before that’s …
This trip is perfect to get to go on your first ride at O hill, our backyard handmade trails. These trails can get gnarly so some experience is required (but you also don’t need to be a pro). We will be riding about 6 miles. The club can provide bikes and helmets if needed. Text me at 804-389-3754 if you …
**No mountain biking experience necessary, but you should be able to comfortably ride a bike on flat pavement** Come learn the basics of mountain biking with some relaxed laps at Preddy Creek Trail Park. Preddy has the smoothest groomed trails in the area and is the perfect location for your first mountain biking experience. I am a “professional” mountain bike …
Narrowback Mountain is the perfect introduction to mountain biking on an actual mountain (no shade at O hill of course). However, this trip will be somewhat strenuous with 13 miles and some extended uphill sections so it’s not suitable for beginners. But if your ready to get a fun challenge then this is great. Details of our planned route can …
This trip is perfect to get to go on your first ride at O hill. These trails aren’t the easiest so some experience is required (but you also don’t need to be a pro). We will be riding about 6 miles. The club can provide bikes and helmets if needed. Plan: 8:30am- meet up and fit bikes and helmets 8:45am- …
In celebration of new beginnings, let’s ride bikes in Richmond this upcoming Sunday. If you’ve never ridden the trails downtown surrounding the James River, then you’re in for a treat. These trails offer a little bit of everything from steep climbs, tight turns, and roots and rocks (lots and lots of rocks). I’m hoping to ride this 10-15 mile loop …
Real pros would bike to the trailhead, hike the loop, and then bike home. But we’re a bunch of scrubs so we’re going to drive to Three Ridges. Three Ridges is a rugged 13.4 mile loop which is usually backpacked over two or three days. Instead, we’ll cover the entire loop and its nearly 4,000′ of vertical gain in a …
Howdy folks, Last week I shattered my left collarbone, rendering my useless to partake of my usual forms of radness for the majority of the summer. Instead, I’ll be whiling away my recovery and staying sane by ticking off as many of Virginia’s classic hikes as I can. The Priest is an 8.6 mile out-and-back hike on the AT southwest …
Weekend extravaganza! Biking! Hiking! Swimming! CANCELED Come hang out at Stokesville Campground for a weekend to enjoy the beauties of early summer in VA. We’ll be camping and taking advantage of the many different activities the area has to offer. There is an extensive trail system that is ideal for biking, hiking, and trail running. The camping site is near …
If you never gone mountain biking before and are looking to try it out this trip is for you! It is part of the larger CREEKATHON trip so check out that email for more details, this is just a side-trip. If you don’t have your own mountain bike or helmet, let me know on the trip questionnaire and I’ll try …
Want to get a good workout and some nature in your life before class? Yeah me too 🙂 Walnut Creek has trails of all difficulties so we can scale it depending on the group. We will probably ride for about 8 miles. We will be back in at 9:30 so you can make that call if you can make it …
**Moved from 3 to 6 to accommodate for UVa final four game** [only a sunset trip in spirit now :(] [this is Kyle Guy’s world, we’re all just livin in it] What better way to spend a 70-degree spring night than at Ragged Mountain, a beautiful reservoir a mere 10 min away, which is also the literal source of the …
***This trip is part of the Boone Mega-Trip (BMT)*** so be sure to check out the larger trip carpool for details. We will be leaving earlier than the general carpool but will join everyone at the campsite afterwards. Trail Details: https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/942434/rocky-knob-park I’ve never been to this trail but I’ve read good things so lets send it! This trail will be …
Trail Details: https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/3771756/narrowback-mountain-loop Summary: No particular part of this trail is very difficult but we will be out riding for about 13 miles (2+ Hours) so I wouldn’t underestimate it! Only sign-up if you’re ready for a fun challenge. If you don’t have your own mountain bike or helmet, let me know on the trip questionnaire and I’ll try to …
What up my bipedal brethren Come join me in the church of the outdoors this balmy Sunday as we take on the formidable trails of nearby Walnut Creek Park. We’ll go for an 8-10 mile jaunt at the most reasonable of paces swapping stories of hilarity and tragedy along the way. Afterwards, y’all can either return to Grounds or are …
Not the dining hall, but the big land hump with a telescope, is the O-hill where we will be riding. The ride will be about 8 miles and will require some experience riding before. That being said we will take breaks and won’t be pushing the pace. If you don’t have your own mountain bike or helmet, let me know …
The Plan: Preddy Creek is the easiest trail system near Cville and is perfect for beginners. The ride will be at a casual pace for about 3.5 miles. If you don’t have your own mountain bike or helmet, let me know on the trip questionnaire and I’ll try to secure you a club bike/helmet. Everyone will be waitlisted for this …
**The rain keeps coming down, and we’re now over an inch for the day – much more than originally forecast. Preddy will probably be pretty sloppy for several days to come, so this trip will have to wait until another time, more coming at ya soon. Sorry! Learn to shred at Preddy Creek! If you can ride a bike on …
Howdy friends, Come on down to Manchester Wall and get schooled. This trip will be open to any skill level, and based on interest I’ll assemble the group such that we can learn and climb as much as possible. If you just want a lift to the wall to get some pitches in, that’s okay too – just let me …
*I won’t be able to make a final call on trail conditions until Sunday morning (fingers crossed!) but if we can’t ride OHill, we’ll set up a little skills course in the backyard and maybe do some Bike repair 101* Mountain biking is all about attitude – at first glance, a trail might seem full of intimidating or impassable obstacles, …
*I won’t be able to make a final call on trail conditions until Sunday morning (fingers crossed!) but if we can’t ride OHill, we’ll set up a little skills course in the backyard and maybe do some Bike repair 101* Mountain biking is all about attitude – at first glance, a trail might seem full of intimidating or impassable obstacles, …
The winter is long and about to get colder. In times like these, the brutal freeze-thaw cycles ravage the trails and even the most weathered riders are forced inside. But, this leaves plenty of time to hole up in the garage and be totally neurotic about maintaining your whip. But why should I learn about my bike? Learning to do …
I’ve been super stoked to see so many trail running trips posted last semester. Let’s keep up that momentum by training and running an epic race on April 20th in the Montreat Wilderness just outside Asheville, NC. Race description – “The Seven Sisters 25k is a monstrous mountain of a run around the East and West ridges of the Montreat …
THIS IS ABOUT TO BE THE RADDEST THING OUT THERE. There is but one ODC trip worthy of such a claim, and it is our annual pilgrimage the arid paradise of MOAB, UTAH. Approximately 40 of us will drive out to Moab for spring break to spend the week(ish) camping on the banks of the Colorado River and hiking, backpacking, …
Too much work….not enough climbing…just lemme send it bruhhhh We’ll drive about 1 hr 30 to Peak, send it (like always) for a couple hours, and head back to Cville. Gotta get back for The Whethermen show. ***Priority will be given to people who already know how to belay and are stoked to climb for several hours*** If you’ve never …
Somehow I didn’t learn my lesson on this week’s early morning run… We’ll leave the shred shack, 116 washington ave. at 7:15am. We’ll run about an hour. The loop I’m planning on is about 4.5 miles. I’ll try to keep a 10min/mile pace roughly. So not too quick Afterwards you can either head to class or run to the corner …
Mountain bikers, let us again venture to the hills in search of raw, unadulterated shredding that’ll make your jowels quiver. If you’ve never had the feeling that you’re about to somersault over your handlebars and barrel down a mountainside face-first, then I honestly feel bad for you and your unused health insurance. Let’s max out that deductible this Saturday! (Hopefully …
Mountain bikers, let us again venture to the hills in search of raw, unadulterated shredding that’ll make your jowels quiver. If you’ve never had the feeling that you’re about to somersault over your handlebars and barrel down a mountainside face-first, then I honestly feel bad for you and your unused health insurance. Let’s max out that deductible this Saturday! (Hopefully …